Substation Construction Manager

About Ampirical

At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

We don’t just build projects—we build careers. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter and your professional development is supported every step of the way, we’d love to meet you. Watch this video to get a glimpse into our culture.

Why Ampirical?

Salary Range: $115,000 - $190,000 (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
Profit-Sharing Bonus: Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)
Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
️ PTO: Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays
️ Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off
Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

We’d love to have you join our team as a Construction Manager. You must have Power Utility Experience.

Company Overview:

Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since the company’s inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current, Ampirical takes pride in being on the leading edge of innovation and technology, allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction.

We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging - yet rewarding - work, and we invest in our people every step along the way.

Working at Ampirical is a career, not just a job. Please enjoy this video about our culture.

Job Summary

The Construction Manager directly oversees, supervises, and coordinates work including site preparation, excavation, and foundation for control enclosure building service. This includes electrical, air- conditioning, and heating; excavation and foundations for equipment; structural steel erection, equipment erection, SCADA Testing and commissioning.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up site facilities including site office, temporary utilities, data and drawing files.
• Responsible for Site Health and Safety Supervision and Management.
• Responsible for Site Quality Management.
• Know the Contracted Scope of Work, Project Schedule commitments and report potential changes to the Project Manager.
• Reviews and maintains drawings, specifications, and manuals and provides construction comments.
• Provides input and updates for the project schedule.
• Serves as chair for weekly construction coordination meeting with subcontractors and customers.
• Prepares three weeks look ahead schedule to coordinate detailed work items and assure project schedule commitments are satisfied.
• Prepares daily site progress and status reports including progress photos.
• Prepares weekly progress reports.
• Reviews Project Budget and Execution Plan with The Project Manager regularly to assure construction activities will satisfy project commitments.
• Supervises the construction work to assure quality, schedule, and budget are maintained to the minimum specification standards.
• Demobilizes and cleans up the site including forwarding all as-built documents.
• Prepares and completes all punch list work.
• Prepares and submits change request forms.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of construction related experience within the electric utility industry.
• Proficient at reading and understanding project packages.
• Proficient in environmental, safety and health best practices.
• Ability to read and understand The Prime and Subcontracts.
• Required Licenses, Certifications and Skills: OSHA 10, able to read and understand staking sheets, able to read and understand specification books
• Preferred Licenses, Certifications and Skills: Microsoft, OSHA 30, Commercial Driver's License.

EEO Statement:

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.